Chebukati Hints That 2022 Election Might Have Been Hacked

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in Kenya, for example, has incorporated technology in various aspects of elections management. This includes:

1. Biometric Voter Registration (BVR): Introducing biometric technology to register voters helps enhance accuracy and reduce instances of electoral fraud.

2. Electronic Voter Identification (EVID): Using technology for voter verification during elections contributes to a more efficient and transparent process.

3. Electronic Results Transmission: Implementing technology for the transmission of election results can help in faster and more accurate reporting, minimizing the potential for manipulation.

4. Voter Education through Technology: Leveraging digital platforms and mobile technology for voter education campaigns helps inform the public about the electoral process and their rights.

5. Online Voter Registration: Offering online voter registration can simplify the registration process and potentially increase voter participation.

6. ICT Infrastructure: Investing in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure ensures the secure and smooth functioning of electronic systems during elections.

While technology offers advantages, it’s crucial to address potential challenges such as cybersecurity threats and ensure that the technology used is accessible, and reliable, and does not disenfranchise any segment of the population.

Former IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati has indirectly revealed that the 2022 elections might have been hacked as he alleges that the technology in the IEBC servers cannot cure impunity in elections.